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Vehicle-Access-Project Ebook.Pdf SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE Vehicle Access and Pedestrian Safety Project NIO M O UN IM D R T IA A L • P • W L O A I R D L D N H O E M R I E TA IN G O E • PATRIM United Nations Sydney Opera House Educational, Scientific and inscribed on the World Cultural Organization Heritage List in 2007 2 1 2 1 2 3 SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE Vehicle Access and Pedestrian Safety Project 2 3 4 5 IN MEMORY OF Robert Leece AO RFD (1947 – 2015) This book is dedicated to the memory of our colleague, mentor, philanthropist and friend Robert (Bob) Leece AO RFD, Sydney Opera House Trustee from 2002 to 2013 and Chair of the Trust’s Building Committee from 2002 to 2015. The Opera House owes Bob a tremendous debt for his expert stewardship through many important developments. His passion, professionalism and perseverance were crucial to the significant achievements of the Vehicle Access and Pedestrian Safety project. He presided over the Building Committee as the Opera House was inscribed on the State (2003), National (2005) and UNESCO World Heritage (2007) lists, which recognise the unique qualities of Jørn Utzon’s extraordinary landmark and help to ensure it will be appropriately protected and conserved. Bob also played a key role in establishing the Eminent Architects Panel and in the publication of the Conservation Management Plan (3rd Edition), the Sydney Opera House Renewal Framework and Utzon’s Gold Book, as well as countless building improvement and major maintenance projects. Bob was a true gentleman, whose wise guidance was always coupled with kindness and respect. He helped to ensure the Opera House is well positioned to remain one of the world’s greatest buildings and performing arts centres for generations to come. His friendship, leadership and generosity are greatly missed. 4 5 The Sydney Opera House’s Vehicle Access and The Vehicle Access and Pedestrian Safety project Pedestrian Safety project was an extraordinarily relied on the vision, dedication and collaborative challenging and complex undertaking. However, spirit of a great many people, including Opera its successful completion has had a transformative House Trustees and Management past and impact. This book serves as both a visual history of present, and the members of our Eminent the project and a tribute to the many people who Architects Panel and Conservation Council. I made it possible. would particularly like to acknowledge former Trust Chairs Kim Williams and Joe Skrzynski; Originally conceived in 2001 as part of the Opera former Trustee and Building Committee Chair the House’s Strategic Building Plan, the project late Bob Leece; and former Director, Building Greg became a reality with the concept sketches and McTaggart. business case developed in 2009 and funding approval in 2010. Special mention must also go to architect Richard Johnson, who collaborated with Jørn Utzon in the The project significantly enhances visitor safety creation of the Utzon Design Principles and then and amenity by redirecting about 1,000 weekly the Strategic Building Plan, which emphasised the heavy-vehicle movements – deliveries of theatre need to return the Forecourt to the public. equipment and scenery or restaurant and catering Louise Herron AM supplies, as well as other management operations Detailed designs for the project were developed by SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE – from the Forecourt to a new underground a range of consultants, including architects Scott CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER loading dock. Carver and engineers Arup. The project was a necessary precursor for the We are, of course, greatly indebted to all of the removal of all vehicles from the Forecourt from consultants and contractors who worked on the late 2016. Pedestrians now have safe and exclusive project, and to our staff, resident companies and use of this magnificent space, as Opera House business partners, who delivered the highest architect Jørn Utzon intended. standards of performance and visitor experience throughout construction. It was also a key enabling project for more than $270 million worth of Building Renewal projects Finally, I would also like to thank our greatest now under way to ensure the Opera House partner, the NSW Government, for its generous continues to meet the needs and expectations of funding of this project and the Stage 1 Renewal 21st-century artists, audience and visitors. projects now under way. This book is a wonderful testament to what can be achieved as we work together to renew the Opera House and preserve its standing as one of the world’s greatest modern buildings and performing arts centres. 6 7 Imagine excavating a five-storey building underneath a fully functioning, World Heritage-listed architectural icon, which also happens to be one of the world’s busiest performing arts centres and tourism destinations. That was our mission for the Vehicle Access and Construction was completed without affecting Pedestrian Safety project. a single performance in our theatres, while our restaurants and guided tours remained open and The project concept, which comprised an we welcomed more than eight million visitors to underground loading dock and upgrade of the the Opera House every year. Forecourt to a pedestrian precinct, was proposed in the Strategic Building Plan developed and This project has been a highlight of my career in Greg McTaggart PSM endorsed by the building’s original architect, engineering and one of the greatest challenges. It SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE Jørn Utzon. is a privilege to have been involved and I am proud DIRECTOR, BUILDING (2008 –2016) of the legacy we created for future generations This incredible achievement is thanks to the hard to enjoy. work and dedication of a truly dedicated and highly skilled cross-disciplinary team. I am grateful to everyone involved in the project for their knowledge, teamwork, patience and cooperation. We relied on each other’s expertise, collaborating to solve many structural and logistical challenges. 6 7 Timeline Bennelong Drain The Beginning Diversion Loading Dock Construction 2001 2010 2011 2012 • The concept of an underground JUNE JANUARY JANUARY loading dock was conceived • NSW Premier The Hon. Kristina • Appointment of construction • Forecourt and Vehicle Concourse as part of the Opera House’s Keneally announced the group Seymour Whyte to carry handed over to John Holland Strategic Building Plan and $152 million Vehicle Access and out Bennelong Drain diversion and developed by Opera House Pedestrian Safety project on other enabling works MARCH architect Jørn Utzon in 6 June • Site offices established on the collaboration with architect FEBRUARY Forecourt Richard Johnson AUGUST • Final Forecourt performance • Surface works commenced across 2009 • DA for Bennelong Drain diversion before the project commenced – the Forecourt on public exhibition Sting with the Sydney Symphony • Concept design for planning Orchestra approval MAY • Diversion commenced • Stakeholder briefings • Demolition commenced to expose • Business Case for capital tie beams under the Vehicle funding submitted to the NSW AUGUST Concourse roadway for the Government • Tender for Main Package construction of reinforcing beams • Development Application (DA) contractor commenced for Bennelong Drain diversion JUNE submitted SEPTEMBER • Two road header machines • Bennelong Drain diversion commenced tunnelling beneath connected to original stormwater the Opera House on two fronts culvert OCTOBER DECEMBER • Majority of Vehicle Concourse • Appointment of Main Package reopened to general public contractor John Holland • Diversion completed 8 9 The Opening 2013 2014 2015 2016 JUNE APRIL MAY • Underground loading dock fully • Road headers break through from • Precast granite finishes installed • Vehicle Concourse and operational, redirecting about Forecourt entry tunnel to main in the vehicle entry portal East Forecourt restored 1,000 weekly heavy-vehicle underground excavation area to normal use movements from the Forecourt DECEMBER OCTOBER • Forecourt paving completed and SEPTEMBER • Forecourt temporarily reopened area reopened to the general • Underground loading dock for the Opera House’s 40th public handed over by the contractor anniversary celebrations • Internal loading dock fitout commenced DECEMBER NOVEMBER • Deliveries to new loading dock • Forecourt paving commenced commenced DECEMBER • Truck turning bay roof slab poured 8 9 “OUR SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE IS ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNISED BUILDINGS IN THE WORLD AND THE UPGRADE IS ABOUT SECURING ITS LONG-TERM FUTURE.” “IT IS UNQUESTIONABLY THE MOST SIGNIFICANT BUILDING OF THE 20TH CENTURY – AND WE ARE GOING TO KEEP IT THAT WAY.” NSW Premier The Hon. Kristina Keneally announcement, 6 June, 2010 10 11 Past – 2010 Before the underground loading dock was built, visitors arriving at the Opera House on foot shared the Forecourt with more than 1,000 heavy-vehicle movements a week. This not only diminished the experience for tens of thousands of visitors every day, but also posed a safety risk. In 2010, the NSW Government announced its support for the Opera House to embark on a complex engineering project, known as the Vehicle Access and Pedestrian Safety project. Conceived in 2001 as part of the Opera House’s Strategic Building Plan, it was the largest construction project undertaken since the Opera House opened in 1973. The aim was to divert vehicle traffic to a new tunnel and underground loading dock, turning the Forecourt into a pedestrian plaza for the general public – as Opera House architect Jørn Utzon originally intended. This book tells a visual story of the complex design, engineering and logistical challenges in constructing an underground loading dock beneath a UNESCO World Heritage-listed masterpiece that is also one of the busiest performing arts centres in the world. 10 11 2009 Vehicle movement on the Forecourt and Broadwalks before the project. 12 13 VEHICLE MOVEMENT ROADWAY LEVELLING UNDERGROUND LOADING DOCK BENNELONG ust ust DRAIN DIVERSION ENTRY RAMP VEHICLE MOVEMENT DIVERSION EXISTING (PRE-2010) PROPOSED Before the project, vehicles and pedestrians shared the forecourt. The project proposed diverting vehicles from the Forecourt to a new tunnel and underground loading dock.
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